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Atalaya de El Molar

Atalaya de El Molar

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Atalaya de El Molar

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Location: El Molar, Lozoya Somosierra, Madrid, Spain

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Salvador Hernández

January 10, 2024

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The Molar watchtower is one of the six old defensive watchtowers of the Mayrit mountain range. Visibly rebuilt, it has an extensive view of the surrounding valleys and allowed communication between different towers through fire signals or, failing that, smoke. These messages could travel 200 kilometers in 45 minutes, eliminating the Christian factor from the Christian troops. Thanks to its strategic positioning, today its foot serves as a viewpoint of the Sierra Norte and Cuerda Larga.

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Salvador Hernández

October 11, 2023

Mountain biking

The Molar watchtower is one of the six old defensive watchtowers of the Mayrit mountain range. Visibly rebuilt, it allowed an extensive view of the surrounding valleys and allowed communication between different towers by means of fire signals or, failing that, smoke. These messages could travel 200 kilometers in 45 minutes, eliminating the Christian factor from the Christian troops. Thanks to its strategic positioning, today its foot serves as a viewpoint of the Sierra Norte and Cuerda Larga.

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Josemi

March 14, 2021

Mountain biking

High between San Agustín de Guadalix and Pedrezuela with spectacular views.

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